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skeletal

[skel-i-tl] / ˈskɛl ɪ tl /


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The skeletal remains also point to an unusually severe crisis.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

The designs, including silky dresses and billowing space-age black trousers like those worn by rock star David Bowie in the 1970s, were carefully fitted to the robots' skeletal frames.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

Along with clear genetic differences, the snakes also showed distinct skeletal and physical traits.

From Science Daily May 26, 2026

Police have launched an investigation after suspected human skeletal remains were found in woodland by the A617 in Nottinghamshire.

From BBC May 24, 2026

Libby buys all of her clothes in men’s sizes so she can get the absolutely tiniest version and feel positively skeletal.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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